Northern Territory · Suburb Profile

Mount Liebig NT — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Mount Liebig, Northern Territory. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Mount Liebig NT is 240 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Mount Liebig is $237 per week ($12,324 per year). Median rent in Mount Liebig is $120 per week ($520 per month). Mount Liebig has a median age of 28 years, younger than the national median of 38. Mount Liebig has a population density of 34.6 people per km².

The most common religion is Lutheran (75% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous.

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Mount Liebig Population

residents (Census 2021)

Mount Liebig Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$237/wk

$12,324 per year

#8901 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$120/wk

$520 per month

#8508 of 14,663

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Median Age

28years

10 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 5.5 · 1.8 per bedroom

Mount Liebig Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.8% (117) Female 51.2% (123)

Population Density

34.6

people per km²

240 people · 6.9 km²

Households

5.5

Avg household size

1.8

Persons per bedroom

$680

Family income/wk

Mount Liebig Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Mount Liebig Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Mount Liebig Religion

Lutheran

75.1%

Not stated

12.0%

No Religion

9.6%

Catholic

2.0%

Anglican

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Mount Liebig Education Level

Year 9 or equivalent

36.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

25.4%

Year 12 or equivalent

19.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Mount Liebig Languages Spoken at Home

Australian Indigenous

50.0%

Other

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Mount Liebig Employment

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Employed full-time

13.3% 21 people

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Employed part-time

12.0% 19 people

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Unemployed

1.9% 3 people

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Not in labour force

72.8% 115 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Mount Liebig Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

53.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.7%

Certificate III/IV

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Mount Liebig Occupation

Professionals

35.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.5%

Community & Personal Service

23.5%

Clerical & Administrative

17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Mount Liebig Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

30.8%

Engineering

23.1%

Education

23.1%

Society & Culture

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Mount Liebig Dwelling Types

Separate house

83.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Mount Liebig Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

15.8%

$800-$999/wk

26.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

31.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

26.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Mount Liebig Marital Status

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Married

58.6% 92

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Separated

1.9% 3

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Widowed

8.9% 14

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Never married

30.6% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Mount Liebig Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

92.4%

English

3.0%

Scottish

2.5%

Australian

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Mount Liebig School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

68.8%

Secondary — Government

15.6%

Pre-school

6.3%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.7%

Vocational Education

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Mount Liebig Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

3.0% 13

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No need for assistance

97.0% 424

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Mount Liebig Volunteering

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Volunteer

2.0% 3

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Not a volunteer

98.0% 145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Mount Liebig How People Get to Work

Walked only

80.0%

Car (driver)

10.0%

Did not go to work

10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Mount Liebig Car Ownership

0 vehicles

24.1%

1 vehicle

65.5%

2 vehicles

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Mount Liebig Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

10.7%

2 bedrooms

10.7%

3 bedrooms

53.6%

4 bedrooms

14.3%

5 bedrooms

10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Mount Liebig Population Mobility

11.6%

moved in the last year

14.4%

moved in the last 5 years

5.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

24.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Mount Liebig Indigenous Population

94.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

442

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Mount Liebig Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Heart disease

Mental health

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Mount Liebig Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.5%

$1-$149/wk

15.2%

$150-$299/wk

60.1%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

3.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

2.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Mount Liebig Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

61.3%

One parent — children under 15

28.6%

Couple — no children

8.3%

Couple — no children under 15

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Mount Liebig Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

22.6% 33

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Did not provide

77.4% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Mount Liebig Children Ever Born

No children

25.0%

1 child

12.5%

2 children

18.8%

3 children

29.2%

4 children

14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Mount Liebig Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

9.7%

5–14 hours

22.1%

15–29 hours

43.4%

30+ hours

3.4%

Did not do domestic work

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Mount Liebig Household Size

1 person

12.0%

5 persons

12.0%

6+ persons

76.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Mount Liebig Where Residents Moved From

Same address

191

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from NT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Mount Liebig Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

66.7%

Other couple — children only

19.0%

Intact family — other children present

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Mount Liebig Schools

schools nearby

government

528

avg ICSEA score

total students

Watiyawanu School Government

Combined · T-6 · 40 students

528

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Mount Liebig Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,375/wk

Median Rent $120/wk

Rent-to-Income 8.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Mount Liebig

Your weekly income

≈ $5,958/month

Median rent $120/wk

Left after rent $1,255/wk

Rent share 8.7%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

East Arnhem

Income: $281/wk Rent: $35/wk Save: $85/wk

Milingimbi

Income: $233/wk Rent: $45/wk Save: $75/wk

Gunbalanya

Income: $276/wk Rent: $70/wk Save: $50/wk

Maningrida

Income: $256/wk Rent: $90/wk Save: $30/wk

Ngukurr

Income: $230/wk Rent: $90/wk Save: $30/wk

Wurrumiyanga

Income: $227/wk Rent: $80/wk Save: $40/wk

Mount Liebig vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NT

Kunparrka

Pop: 121 Income: $225/wk Rent: $62/wk

Pigeon Hole

Pop: 121 Income: $267/wk Rent: $90/wk

Newcastle Waters

Pop: 122 Income: $697/wk Rent: $25/wk

Imanpa

Pop: 124 Income: $273/wk Rent: $50/wk

Victoria River

Pop: 126 Income: $955/wk Rent: $35/wk

Lake Bennett

Pop: 129 Income: $710/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Liebig

What is the population of Mount Liebig NT?

The population of Mount Liebig NT is 240 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 34.6 people per km².Mount Liebig is ranked #6,510 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Mount Liebig?

The median personal income in Mount Liebig NT is $237 per week, or $12,324 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $680 per week.Mount Liebig is ranked #8,901 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Mount Liebig?

Median rent in Mount Liebig NT is $120 per week ($520 per month).Rent represents 8.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.Mount Liebig ranks #8,508 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What is the median age in Mount Liebig?

The median age in Mount Liebig NT is 28 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Mount Liebig a good suburb to live in?

Mount Liebig is a suburb in Northern Territory with a population of 240.The median income is $237/wk, which is below the NT average of $760/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (8.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 70196. All dollar figures in AUD.